A South Korean design firm CanariaOcean has unveiled a new superyacht concept, with styling inspiration from the “Blue Rorqual”, which they have named the “Blue Whale”. The Blue Whale motor yacht measures 37m with a beam of 9.6 m and a 2.2m draft. She will be able to accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 double cabins and have a crew of 3. It has been designed to attain a speed of up to 30 knots per hour thanks to twin 2500hp MTU engines. ... read full story
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Superyachts from World’s Top Shipyards at Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011
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Superyachts built by four of the world's top ten yacht builders according to the Global Order Book 2011, will feature in the line-up for next month's Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2011, the Middle East's premier show for superyachts. Moonlight 54m and 46m motor yacht Jana are among the superyacht flotilla bound for Yas Marina. ... read full story
Audi MedCup Circuit 2011: Soto 40 fleet taking shape
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With confirmation this week that Iberdrola will campaign a Spanish entry, the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit are looking forward to an inaugural season for the Soto 40 class starting with at least six boats representing six different nations at the first regatta of the season in May. ... read full story
Vicem Yachts Signs Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh for 32 and 35m Vulcan Line
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Vicem Yachts is expanding its horizons beyond mahogany into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast super yachts in the Vulcan Line, the Vulcan 46, Vulcan 35 and the Vulcan 32 m. For these Vulcan mega-yachts the Turkish yard signs two additional agreements with Wetzels Brown & Partners and Ken Freivokh. The Wetzels Brown Dutch design team will be involved in the interior design of the Vulcan 32 mt RPH. The UK based Freivokh team will develop the 35 mt Tri-Deck interior design works. Art-Line has been involved with the 46 meter yacht since its inception. ... read full story
Vicem Yachts introduce the New Vulcan Line
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In 2008 Vicem Yachts embarked on a development program for the new Vulcan Line of mega-yachts over 100’/30 meters with the sole resources of internal capital financing. Vicem is undertaking an important business expansion plan and is enlarging its horizons beyond mahogany construction into high-tech composite construction with three new sleek, fast motor yachts, including a Vulcan 46m (151ft) superyacht, a Vulcan 35m (118ft) motor yacht and Vulcan 32m (105ft) yacht. All three yachts will be launched between 2011 and 2012. ... read full story
J Craft Motor Yacht’s US debut at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show
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J Craft, the Swedish luxury powerboat manufacturer will make their US debut when they display their luxurious 40ft motor cruiser, the Torpdeo at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage show between the 17th and the 21st February, 2011. ... read full story
Benetti Vision 145 Motor Yacht “Told U So” launched
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The 16th superyacht in the Benetti Vision Vision line, motor yacht Told U So has been launched at the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio. Superyacht Told U So, a Benetti Vision 145 is a custom creation of international entrepreneur, hotelier and designer Kirk Lazarus, who enlisted the world’s leading luxury yacht manufacture, Benetti Yachts to make his dream a reality. ... read full story
The New Drettmann Explorer Yachts (DEY) and Drettmann Motor Yachts (DMY)
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Drettmann Yachts have presented two new superyacht lines developed since the German Drettmann Group and the Turkish Sunrise Yachts merged resulted in the Drettmann Sunrise Group. The new Drettmann Motor Yachts (DMY) and the Drettmann Explorer Yachts (DEY) concepts are designed by Focus Yacht Design. ... read full story
73m Motor Yacht Sapphire Completes Sea Trials
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Motor yacht Sapphire built by the German superyacht builder Nobiskrug has successfully completed her seatrials. The 73.55-meter superyacht Sapphire (hull number 781) features interior and exterior design by Newcruise Yacht Projects of Hamburg with build management by Kristal Walters. ... read full story
Ferretti Group showcases 22 models, 4 are exclusive debuts in Miami
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The Miami Yacht and Brokerage boat show marks another important milestone for the Ferretti Group, the world leader in the designing, building and marketing of luxury motor-yachts, as the Group continues to enhance its presence in the Americas, demonstrated by the impressive in-water display with a groundbreaking showcase of 22 models, of which 4 are exclusive debuts for the Americas. ... read full story
2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Reveals Plans
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A world record attempt, marine seminars and VIP packages are some of the plans announced for the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show at an official launch today. Sanctuary Cove General Manager Events and Marketing, Sue Thomson, confirmed a range of initiatives for the 23rd annual Show planned for Thursday, May 19 to Sunday, May 22 at Sanctuary Cove in Queensland, Australia. ... read full story
Dometic Marine presents In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier in Miami
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Dometic Marine's Booths (Q71, Q65, and Q61) at this year's Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail feature the new In-Duct Breathe Easy(TM) Air Purifier (patent-pending), which won a 2010 IBEX Innovation Award in the Mechanical Systems category. Since its launch to the U.S. market, the In-Duct Breathe Easy has been specified by several yacht builders including Trinity Yachts. ... read full story
The Future of Superyachts: 6th Annual Conference
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The Future of Superyachts, the 6th Annual Conference takes place in Palma just before the Superyacht Cup, on the 20th and 21st June 2011 and will bring together an elite group of industry leaders for networking and debate. ... read full story
Azimut Benetti Group: Yachts, Megayachts and Yachtique
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The Italian company looks to maintain its leading international position with a new strategy brought about by changing market conditions. In the wake of profound changes in the boating industry triggered by events two years ago, the Azimut Benetti Group has developed advanced organisational solutions following a business model which put the client and his expectations in the center of the process. ... read full story
Rossomare 115 Family Motor Yacht by Vripack
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The Rossomare 115 motor yacht is a family oriented yacht concept designed by naval architects Vripack. The Rossomare 115 yacht by Vripack was specifically designed to meet the requirements of a family, so they can enjoy precious Family time while onboard. The superyacht also has several safety features and will be equipped with sturdy equipment, straightforward and easy to handle that will be able to encounter all types of climate conditions. ... read full story
Antigua Superyacht Challenge Review
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The challenge was on in Antigua on January 28th, 29th and 30th 2011 when yachts in excess of 80 feet (LOA) were invited to participate in an exciting, friendly, new event to Antigua for 2011 – the Superyacht Challenge Antigua! ... read full story
The Antibes Yacht Show partners with MYBA
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The Antibes Yacht Show, now in its 5th year, has announced MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association) - a Worldwide Yachting Association as a partner. The Antibes Yacht Show runs from April 7 - 10th 2011, and is the biggest spring show to focus on brokerage, charter and for the first time this year on refit. ... read full story
Diverse Projects deliver Motor Yacht Black Pearl
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The well attended motor yacht Black Pearl christening and official handover took place on January 22 in Auckland New Zealand. The relaxed gathering was held at Auckland’s viaduct, overlooking the vessel and alongside her on the pier. A very common theme in speeches and discussions was the very high standard of finish and quality throughout this stunning vessel. ... read full story
Pershing launches the Pershing 108 motor yacht
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The Pershing 108 motor yacht, the new Pershing flagship has been launched at Marina dei Cesari in Fano, Italy— one month after the launch of hull number 9 of the Pershing 115 motor yacht. The Pershing 108 motor yacht is designed by Fulvio De Simoni in collaboration with Ferretti's Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) division and the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. ... read full story
Motor yacht D250 – “3 TIMES A LADY” Diana Yacht Design Series
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Diana Yacht Design proudly presents Motor yacht D250, the third yacht on the “3 TIMES A LADY” Series. In the design studio a series of three beautiful yachts were created under the working title “3 TIMES A LADY ". This new series consists of three yachts in different lengths, each with their own design and specialties. ... read full story
Design Unlimited interior photos of new Sunseeker Manhattan 73 motor yacht
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Following on from our press release entitled DESIGN UNLIMITED CREATES INTERIOR FOR NEW SUNSEEKER MANHATTAN 73 MOTOR YACHT published on the 06th of January 2011, we now have images of the interior by Design Unlimited. ... read full story
St. Maarten Heineken Regatta: Changes in the Works for 31st event as fleet grows
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With less than three weeks to go before racing commences in the 31st annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, the fleet continues to steadily grow, with nearly 150 yachts ranging from 24 feet to 115 feet now entered in the competition. For newcomers to the event, it will be their first taste of the “serious fun” for which the regatta is famously known. ... read full story
TEAM Australia to Contest 34th America’s Cup
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The Australian Challenge for the 34th America’s Cup was officially accepted by the defending Golden Gate Yacht Club on 11 January 2011. For the first time in over a decade, Australia has a team in the competition for the world's oldest sporting trophy. ... read full story
The New Hatteras GT Series
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The never-ending quest for perfection has brought the Hatteras fleet to new heights and given birth to the new Hatteras GT Series. Thanks to intelligent engineering, innovative layouts and advancements in construction technology and hull design, these models are sure to thrill anyone looking for speed, style, a soft ride, long-lasting quality, and a rock-solid hull. ... read full story
GMT Composites Carbon Fiber Mast chosen for Hylas 70, Sailing Yacht Archangel
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The newest Hylas 70, Archangel, has been launched with a GMT carbon fiber mast featuring an innovative in-mast furling system. Archangel will be on display at Strictly Sail Miami, February 17-21, 2011. ... read full story
Island Global Yachting presents the IGY Anchor Club for Superyacht Captains.
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Island Global Yachting announces exciting new enhancements to its customer loyalty program, the IGY Anchor Club. The program continues to reward captains of yachts over 80 feet, but was redeveloped to further benefit captains for choosing an IGY destination. Captains gain automatic membership when they dock at any IGY destination or when they register online. ... read full story
Liverpool Boat Show 2011 Cancelled
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MARINE Industry Events (MIE), the organiser of the 2011 Liverpool Boat Show, has today announced the cancellation of the inaugural event. ... read full story
New Frensch F-19 Series Recessed LED Lights for superyachts by Scandvik
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New, state-of-the-art Frensch F-19 series recessed LED lights from Scandvik Marine feature unique prism-cut lenses that provide energy-efficient, natural cabin and salon lighting onboard superyachts. The F-19 series is available in warm or cool white with optional dimming and in red, blue, or green nightlights. Round or Quattro trim rings are available in white, black, grey, chrome or titanium. ... read full story
Marina at Keppel Bay meets rising demand for superyacht berths in Singapore
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With Singapore fast gaining repute as the destination for luxury superyachts, Marina at Keppel Bay has added two new state-of-the-art piers to meet this rising demand for quality berthing space. Designed and built by Bellingham Marine, the timely completion of the new berths represents the finishing touch to Marina at Keppel Bay’s third and final development phase. Marina at Keppel Bay can now accommodate 168 yachts, including superyachts of up to 280 feet. ... read full story
Squadron 78 CUSTOM Motor Yacht by Fairline Boats at the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show
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Fairline Boats, a luxury motor yacht manufacturer, is showcasing the exquisite Squadron 78 CUSTOM flybridge motor yacht at this year's Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show, as part of a trio of Fairline models on display. ... read full story
Gordon Houser Honored with first Neptune Lifetime Achievement Award
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C. Gordon Houser, a marine marketing veteran who helped transform yachting into recreational boating by making the sport more appealing to millions of middle-class Americans, will be honored Feb. 17 during the Miami International Boat Show by Marine Marketers of America (MMA) with its first Neptune Award for Lifetime Achievement. ... read full story
Catamaran Necker Belle to enter BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival
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Virgin Limited Edition is delighted to announce that Necker Belle, its 105ft luxury catamaran, will be racing in the ‘2011 BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival’ which takes place in the British Virgin Islands between the 28th March and 3rd April 2011 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the BVI Spring Regatta. ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts at the Miami Strictly Sail 2011
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Sunreef have announced that the 62 foot catamaran SPARROW will be exhibited at the forthcoming Miami Strictly Sail show held in between 17-21 February in Miami marina at Bayside. After the show the boat will be available for charter in the BAHAMAS. ... read full story
Northrop Grumman Supplies Navigation, Communication and Safety Systems for Cruise ship Allure of the Seas
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Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit supplied the navigation, communication and safety systems for Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, which just completed its maiden voyage from its shipyard in Finland to its home port in Port Everglades, Fla. ... read full story
Sailing Yacht AY45 in build at Alloy Yachts
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The end of 2010 signalled the beginning of a new build for Alloy Yachts with the cutting of plate for 43.9m sailing yacht hull number AY45. With sailing yacht Vertigo soon to leave the shed and yachts AY43 and AY44 well underway, the team at Alloy Yachts began to cut the plate for the next yacht, a 43.9m sloop scheduled to launch in late 2012. ... read full story
BMT acquires coastal, port and harbour engineering firm, JFA Consultants
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BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy is set to broaden its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region with the successful acquisition of port and harbour engineering specialists, JFA Consultants Pty Ltd based in Perth, Western Australia. This acquisition will help to enhance BMT’s offering, whilst complementing its existing expertise and knowledge through well-established subsidiaries already in the region including BMT WBM and BMT Design & Technology. ... read full story
Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes change of dates
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Initially scheduled to be held from 7th to 12th September, the 34th Festival de la Plaisance de Cannes will now be held from Tuesday 6th to Sunday 11th September 2011, along the quays of the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto, and inside the Espace Riviera exhibition hall. ... read full story
Motor yacht Egret becomes seventh Nordhavn to circumnavigate globe
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A 2001 Nordhavn 46 called Egret last week became the seventh Nordhavn to circumnavigate the globe, and the first small production power boat to pass below the five Great Southern Ocean Capes. Owned and operated by Scott and Mary Flanders, yacht Egret arrived at the Canary Islands late in the evening on Thursday, February 10, 2011 – four years and five months after departing Gran Canaria bound for great adventure. ... read full story
Design Unlimited appoints Nicola Brook
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Design Unlimited has announced the appointment of Nicola Brook to boost the interior design studio’s resources in devising colours schemes and fabric selection. Design Unlimited has started 2011 with a busy schedule and Nicola’s appointment reflects the sense of renewed activity that is flowing through the industry. ... read full story
Azimut and Atlantis Collections on display in Miami
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The largest Italian leisure boat group is showing its collections in Miami. The stage is set on Collins Avenue, where 12 Azimut and 4 Atlantis yachts will be the stars of a "Made in Italy" event that is taking over new space. ... read full story
Viking 66 Convertible Motor yacht to premiere at the 2011 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show
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Announced at the recent VIP Boat Show Preview in Riviera Beach, Florida last week, Viking Yachts are pleased to share sneak renderings of the new Viking 66 Convertible, which will premiere at the 2011 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show in October. ... read full story
MDL Marinas teams up with weather expert
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MDL Marinas has announced the arrival of a new weather expert to deliver the daily forecasts for all of its UK marinas. Dr. Simon Keeling - a self-confessed weather anorak since he was nine years old - has over 20 years experience in the weather industry and is an expert in forecasting for sailors around the UK. A regular columnist in the yachting press, Simon has previously presented weather forecasts on many TV networks, including BBC and GMTV. ... read full story
45.05 Explorer Motor yacht Project 500 by MondoMarine
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MondoMarine are to build a 45.05 Explorer Motor yacht called Project 500. The yacht will feature an ice-classed hull and an aluminum superstructure. Motor yacht Project 500, is expected to accommodate up to twelve guests in a 6 stateroom layout. The 45.05-meter explorer / expedition yacht features naval architecture by Hydro Tec, boasts strong, clean and modern lines. ... read full story
Baltic 170 Sailing Yacht
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Baltic Yachts have revealed information on a 170ft sailing yacht project which should be delivered in 2014. The Baltic 170’ Sailing yacht project is an approach from judel/vrolijk & co to combine some classic design aesthetics with a more modern hull shape and a deck styling that makes the boat unique. ... read full story
Sanlorenzo launches Motor Yacht Lady Kathleen, the 14th SD92
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Sanlorenzo celebrates the delivery of Motor Yacht Lady Kathleen, the fourteenth semi‐displacement hull of 27 meters. Sanlorenzo, the prestigious Italian Shipyard focused on the production of motor yachts exclusively tailormade according to the requirements and style of every single owner, launched the 14th SD92, GRP navettas with semi‐displacement hull (SD line) projected and produced in the Viareggio Division. ... read full story
Riviera debut’s 53 Flybridge and 61 Series II Flybridge Motor yachts
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Riviera, Australia’s most awarded pleasure boat builder will launch two exciting new models, the 53 Flybridge and 61 Series II Flybridge at the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. ... read full story
New Spencer 70 IPS Motor yacht features Nauticomp Signature II LED Displays
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Nauticomp Signature II marine LED displays are installed throughout the new Spencer 70 Penta Gone Motor yacht, powered by Volvo Penta’s Inboard Propulsion System (IPS). The innovative Volvo Penta corporate flagship, commissioned to showcase the abilities and efficiencies of IPS power, will be on display at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show, February 17-21 (Sea Isle Marina, Slip 148). ... read full story
Omega Superyacht Charter Photos
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Superyacht O’Mega sent in these wonderful photos of the large newly refitted luxury charter yacht. The impressive 83 meter superyacht O’MEGA is available for luxury yacht charters in the Mediterranean and she can accommodate and entertain up to 32 guests. Motor yacht O’Mega is a large spacious yacht that can cater to an intimate private yacht... ... read full story